In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and confectioners' sugar until creamy. Add oil, eggs and almond extract - beat until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in almonds and toffee bits by hand.

Divide the dough into about 1" balls - roll each in the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Set the coated balls onto parchment lined baked sheets and flatten with a fork or potato masher. Bake until lightly golden around the edges, about 9 to 12 minutes. Remove and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

These have always looked good to me-saw the recipe in Taste of Home cookbook....just wondering-IIRC, the orginal recipe has baking powder in it-did you leave it out intentionally and if yes, why? Just curious! As always LOVE your blog!!

JoeI'm making the cookies right now and realized the recipe doesn't have the temp of the oven on it. I'm going to go ahead and just guess it. I'll let you know how they turn out. The dough tastes great!

Joe,I made the cookies and they turned out delicious!!! I put chocolate chips in mine, cause I love chocolate. My husband loved 'em too and he doesn't usually eat cookies. Thanks for another great recipe!